Candied Freestone Peaches In Spiced Syrup

Ingredients

• 8 lbs firm freestone peaches
• 4 lbs white sugar
• 1 quart vinegar
• 1 oz cinnamon
• 1 oz cloves

Method

1. 1 Peel the peaches and place them in a jar.
2. 2 Combine sugar, vinegar, and spices in a kettle; bring to a boil and skim.
3. 3 Pour the hot syrup over the peaches and let sit overnight.
4. 4 The next day, pour off the syrup, boil it again, and pour it back over the fruit.
5. 5 On the third day, combine fruit and syrup in the kettle and boil for about 10 minutes until tender.